1964-2024
Through the Years
Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary
April 16, 1962
The General Assembly of the State of South Carolina passed a joint resolution to create the York County Technical Education Center, contingent on approval by the voters of South Carolina in a special referendum. Later that year, voters approved the establishment of the Center.
Febuary 1963
J.P. Stevens Co. donated 25 acres along the US 21 Bypass, which became the future home of York Technical College.
September 1964
Young Construction Company completed work on the York County TEC Center. The college officially opened on September 28, 1964.
1964
E. Wilson Craig appointed as Director of York Technical College.
May 18, 1965
Machine Shop students constructed a time capsule.
August 3, 1965
York County TEC Center held its first commencement, where thirty-three students were awarded diplomas.
1966
Joe D. Gault appointed as Director of York Technical College.
1970
Baxter M. Hood appointed as first President of York Technical College.
1971
Campus in 1970s
1983
The York Technical College Foundation was established.
1984
York TEC celebrated its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its accomplishments.
August 1988
York Technical College opened its Child Development Center
1989
Dennis F. Merrell appointed as President of York Technical College.
November 29, 1990
The College broke ground on the Baxter M. Hood Center and the new college library.
1994
A news article highlighted enrollment growth for the College's 30th anniversary.
Student Bookstore
Enrollment Booth
Electric Car Showcase
2000
Turn of the Century: The first graduating class of the 2000s.
2007
Gregory F. Rutherford appointed as President of York Technical College.
2009
York Technical College opened the Chester Center, a second campus in the heart of Chester County.
2014
York Technical College celebrated its 50th anniversary.
January 9, 2020
Grand opening of the Anne Springs Close Learning Commons.
2021
Stacey J. Moore appointed as first female President of York Technical College.
August 21st, 2024
York Technical College introduced its new mascot, Titan the Wolf.
September 2024
York Technical College is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Our Leaders
These leaders earned their place at York Tech and opened the door for others to follow.1964E. Wilson CraigAppointed as Director of York Technical College
1966Joe D. GaultAppointed as Director of York Technical College
1970Baxter M. HoodAppointed as first President of York Technical College
1989Dennis F. MerrellAppointed as President of York Technical College
2007Gregory F. RutherfordAppointed as President of York Technical College
2021Stacey J. MooreAppointed as first female President of York Technical College